If you’re looking for a university that supports your dream of pursuing a career in the construction sector, the University of Bolton is a perfect choice! We have been delivering world-class, industry-led education in the built environment for over 25 years and our programmes are recognised for their quality, detail and depth within the sector.

Our department has a long-standing relationship with key professional institutions such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and our construction degree courses will give you a solid foundation to build your career or support your professional development.

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Accreditations

News

Construction Industry: Stronger After Covid?

24 Feb 21

If you’re looking to upskill or retrain for a career in construction, this is a great time to consider you options. With the industry set to be stronger post-Pandemic, the future is looking bright!The p...

What Does a Successful Graduate Construction Manager Look Like? (Essential Trait...

17 Feb 21

The MSc Construction Project Management course at the University of Bolton is recognised for quality, detail and depth within the sector. As a leading Manchester university that puts students, and their needs first, there’s nowhere bet...

Housing crisis (Undergrad + Postgrad) -Uni of Bolton

Are Small Housing Pods the Answer to the Housing Crisis?

05 Feb 21

Are Small Housing Pods the Answer to the Housing Crisis?An estimated 345,000 new homes are needed every year to keep up with the UK's current housing demand. However, housing is about more than just numbers. Those en...

Trainee Project Managers in Construction: The Route to Self-Improvement

18 Dec 20

The MSc Construction Project Management course at the University of Bolton in Greater Manchester welcomes students and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you have a relevant Undergraduate degree, you hold professiona...

How Reskilling in Global Educational Leadership Can Benefit You

09 Nov 20

Reskilling allows you to build on existing skills to create a more meaningful direction in your career, or open up new opportunities for progression. The MA Global Educational Leadership course at the University of Bolton can benefit you...

Retraining Women in Construction and Civil Engineering

05 Nov 20

For the first time ever, we have reached a milestone in the UK, with more than one million w...

#Bolton19 | Award-winning courses

11 Sep 19

Testimonials

Jordanna Croswell

Construction Management | 2014

"After studying my BSc (Hons) Construction Management at the University of Bolton, I have now graduated with first-class honours and have been working as a construction site manager at Styles & Wood (integrated property services). The University has enabled me to gain valuable knowledge through industry experienced lecturers whilst the small class sizes allowed the lecturers to support my educational and career growth prospects on a one-to-one basis."

Melanie Blinkinship

BSc (Hons) Construction Management | 2014

"In 2014, I started a Foundation degree in Construction and Surveying at the University of Bolton that included a work placement module. After successfully completing the course, I secured employment with Mott MacDonald Bentley. Having had a fantastic experience at the University of Bolton, I progressed my studies on a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management. I continued my studies at the University of Bolton due to small class sizes, genuine passion from the lecturer towards an individual’s progression regardless of academic level. I continued enjoying my studies at the university and took part in site visits, construction trips to London, whilst also receiving support and networking opportunities around supporting Women in Construction. I graduated from the university in 2018 with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Construction Management."

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Andrew Lacey

BSc (Hons) Construction Management | 2014

"In 2014, I decided to have a career change and chose to go back to university to study construction. Because I had left school with no education, I had to do a two-year foundation degree which would then lead me on to year two of a BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree.

Through dedication and the help I received from some amazing tutors, I gained knowledge and confidence during my time at the University of Bolton and graduated with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Construction Management and a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Award of Excellence.

Today I have secured employment as an assistant site supervisor with VINCI, one of the largest construction companies operating today that has a £34 billion turnover worldwide. The job role includes conducting site inductions and toolbox talks, co-ordinating future works with sub-contractors on-site, checking the quality of the works and make sure all materials are as described specified by the architect, managing health and safety on-site for around eighty operatives and working with the construction managers to get the £15 million hospital built on-time and on-budget."

Christine Leigh

Principal AEDIS, Vice-Chair NW CIC, Chair CIC 2050 Group, NW Chair CABE and University of Bolton graduate |

"A fantastic and broad learning experience that helped me to recognise my own potential and make life-changing career decisions; this undoubtedly came from the lecturers who are experts in their field, and were able to offer an insight of their own personal industry experiences. A life-changing experience."